2014 VOLVO XC90 ECU

01 Safety
Convertible seats01
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Securing a convertible seat with a seat belt
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Do not place the convertible seat in the front passenger's seat
NOTE
Refer to page 49 and page 51 for infor- mation on securing a child restraint usingISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors and/or toptether anchorages.
Convertible seats can be used in either a for- ward or rearward-facing position, dependingon the age and size of the child.
WARNING
Always use a convertible seat that is suita- ble for the child's age and size. See theconvertible seat manufacturer's recom-mendations.
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Route the seat belt through the convertible seat
WARNING
A small child's head represents a consid- erable part of its total weight and its neckis still very weak. Volvo recommends thatchildren up to age 4 travel, properlyrestrained, facing rearward. In addition,Volvo recommends that children shouldride rearward facing, properly restrained,as long as possible.
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Fasten the seat belt

01 Safety
Convertible seats 01
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WARNING
•Convertible child seats should be instal- led in the rear seat only.
• A rear-facing convertible seat shouldnot be positioned behind the driver'sseat unless there is adequate space forsafe installation.
1. Place the convertible seat in the rear seat
of the vehicle.
2. Attach the seat belt to the convertible seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
4. Pull the shoulder section of the seat belt out as far as possible to activate thebelt's automatic locking function.
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Pull out the shoulder section of the seat belt
NOTE
The locking retractor will automatically release when the seat belt is unbuckledand allowed to retract fully.
5. Press the convertible seat firmly in place,let the seat belt retract and pull it taut. A sound from the seat belt retractor's auto-matic locking function will be audible atthis time and is normal. The seat beltshould now be locked in place.
6. Push and pull the convertible seat along the seat belt path to ensure that it is heldsecurely in place by the seat belt.
Ensure that the seat is securely in place
WARNING
It should not be possible to move the child restraint (child seat) more than 1 in.(2.5 cm) in any direction along the seat beltpath.
The convertible seat can be removed by unbuckling the seat belt and letting it retractcompletely.

01 Safety
Booster cushions 01
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Securing a booster cushion
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Position the child correctly on the booster cush- ion
Booster cushions are recommended for chil- dren who have outgrown convertible seats.
1. Place the booster cushion in the rear seat of the vehicle.
2. With the child properly seated on the booster cushion, attach the seat belt to or around the cushion according to themanufacturer's instructions.
3. Fasten the seat belt by inserting the latch plate into the buckle (lock) until a distinctclick is audible.
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Positioning the seat belt
4. Ensure that the seat belt is pulled taut and fits snugly around the child.
WARNING
•The hip section of the three-point seat belt must fit snugly across the child'ships, not across the stomach.
• The shoulder section of the three-pointseat belt should be positioned acrossthe chest and shoulder.
• The shoulder belt must never beplaced behind the child's back orunder the arm.

01 Safety
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors01
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Using the ISOFIX/LATCH lower child seat anchors
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ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint anchorsLower anchors for ISOFIX/LATCH-equipped child seats are located in the second row,outboard seats, hidden below the backrestcushions. Symbols on the seat back uphols-tery mark the anchor positions (see the illus-tration).
To access the anchors:1. Put the child restraint in position.
2. Kneel on the child restraint to press down the seat cushion and locate the anchors by feel. 3. Fasten the attachment on the child
restraint's lower straps to the ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors.
4. Firmly tension the lower child seat straps according to the manufacturer's instruc-tions.
WARNING
Volvo's ISOFIX/LATCH anchors conform to FMVSS/CMVSS standards. Always refer tothe child restraint system's manual forweight and size ratings.
WARNING
The ISOFIX/LATCH lower child restraint anchors are only intended for use withchild seats positioned in the outboardseating positions. These anchors are notcertified for use with any child restraintthat is positioned in the center seatingposition. When securing a child restraint inthe center seating position, use only thevehicle's center seat belt.
NOTE
•The rear seat's center position is not equipped with ISOFIX/LATCH loweranchors. When installing a childrestraint in this position, attach therestraint's top tether strap (if it is soequipped) to the top tether anchoragepoint and secure the restraint with thevehicle's center seat belt.
• Always follow your child seat manufac-turer's installation instructions, anduse both ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchorsand top tethers whenever possible.
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Fasten the attachment correctly to the ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors

01 Safety
ISOFIX/LATCH lower anchors 01
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WARNING
Be sure to fasten the attachment correctly to the anchor (see the illustration). If theattachment is not correctly fastened, thechild restraint may not be properly securedin the event of a collision.

01 Safety
Top tether anchors01
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Top tether anchors
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Top tether anchorage points
Your vehicle is equipped with child restraint top tether anchorages in all second row seatpositions (second-row seats only in 7-seatmodels).
Using the top tether anchorages
• Place the child restraint on the rear seat.
• Route the top tether strap under the head restraint and fasten its attachment to theanchorage.
WARNING
Be sure to fasten the child tether attach- ment correctly to the anchor. If it is notcorrectly fastened, the child seat may notbe properly restrained in the event of acollision.
•Firmly tension the top tether strap according to the child restraint manufac-turer's instructions. Tension the top tetherstrap only after the lower anchor straps orthe seat belt have been firmly tensioned.
For securing the child restraint to ISOFIX/ LATCH lower anchors,see page 49.
WARNING
• Always refer to the recommendations made by the child restraint manufac-turer.
• Volvo recommends that the top tetheranchors be used when installing a for-ward-facing child restraint.
• Never route a top tether strap over thetop or around the head restraint. Itshould always be routed under thehead restraint.
• Child restraint anchorages aredesigned to withstand only thoseloads imposed by correctly fitted childrestraints. Under no circumstances arethey to be used for adult seat belts orharnesses. The anchorages are notable to withstand excessive forces onthem in the event of collision if full har-ness seat belts or adult seat belts areinstalled to them. An adult who uses abelt anchored in a child restraintanchorage runs a great risk of suffer-ing severe injuries should a collisionoccur.
• Do not install rear speakers thatrequire the removal of the top tetheranchors or interfere with the properuse of the top tether strap.

01 Safety
Integrated booster cushion 01
52* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Integrated booster cushion*
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Volvo's own integrated booster cushion has been specially designed to help safeguard achild seated in the rear seat. When using anintegrated booster cushion, the child must besecured with the vehicle's three-point seatbelt. Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between 33 and 80 lbs (15 and36 kg) and whose height is between 38 and54 in (97 and 137 cm). In Canada, TransportCanada's weight recommendation is 40 – 80 lbs (18 – 36 kg). The booster cushion is designed to raise the child higher, so that the shoulder strap crosses over the child's collarbone, not overthe child's neck. If using a booster cushiondoes not result in proper positioning of theshoulder strap, then the child should beplaced in a properly secured child restraint(see page 38 for information). The shoulderbelt must never be placed behind the child'sback or under the arm.
WARNING
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Death or serious injury can
occur.
• Follow all instructions on the booster cushion and in the vehicle's owner'smanual.
• Make sure the booster cush- ion is securely locked beforethe child is seated.
• Use this booster cushion only with children who weigh between 33 and80 lbs (15 and 36 kg) and whoseheight is between 38 and 54 in (97 and137 cm). In Canada, Transport Cana-da's weight recommendation is 40 – 80 lbs (18 - 36 kg).
• In the event of a collision while theintegrated booster cushion was occu-pied, the entire booster cushion andseat belt must be replaced. Thebooster cushion should also bereplaced if it is badly worn or damagedin any way. This work should be per-formed by an authorized Volvo retaileronly.

02 Instruments and controls
Instrument panel
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Seat belt reminderThis symbol lights up to indicate that the driver has not fastenedhis/her seat belt.
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)If this light comes on while the vehicle is being driven, or remainson for longer than approximately10 seconds after the vehicle hasbeen started, the SRS system's
diagnostic functions have detected a fault ina seat belt lock or pretensioner, a front air-bag, side impact airbag, and/or an inflatablecurtain. Have the system(s) inspected by atrained and qualified Volvo service technicianas soon as possible.
BRAKE – Brake failure warning lightIf the light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately, open the hood and checkthe brake fluid level in the reservoir. seepage 225.
Canadian models are equippedwith this warning light.
If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights come on at the same time, this could indicate afault in the brake system.
• Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
• Restart the engine.
• If both warning lights go off, no furtheraction is required.
• If both lights are still on after the enginehas been restarted, switch off the engineagain and check the brake fluid level (seepage 225 for the location of the brakefluid reservoir).
If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark,
drive carefully to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake systeminspected.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in
the reservoir or if a Brake failure –
Service urgent message is displayed in
the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have
the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have thebrake system inspected.
PARK BRAKE Parking brake appliedThis light will be on when the parking brake (hand brake) is applied. The parking brakepedal is located on the left side of the driver'sfootwell, see page 80 for more information.
Canadian models are equippedwith this symbol.
Oil pressure warning light 2If the light comes on while driv- ing, stop the vehicle and thenstop the engine immediatelyand check the engine oil level, see page 62. If the light stays
on after restart, have the vehicle towed to the nearest trained and qualified Volvo servicetechnician. After hard driving, the light maycome on occasionally when the engine isidling. This is normal, provided it goes offwhen the engine speed is increased.
Generator warning lightIf the light comes on while the engine is running, have the charg-ing system checked.
2 On certain engines, the symbol for low oil pressure is not used. Instead, a text warning is provided in the information display, see page 62.